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SUMMER 2012GrapevineOntario’s Ultimate Lifestyle Magazine
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PUBLISHER’S NOTEPublisher’s Note
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LettersLETTERS
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CONTRIBUTORSContributors
ANGELA AIELLO
A respected wine expert, with over 14 years’ experience in the wine industry, Angela has been called “The Robin Hood of Wine,” a “wine evangelist” and is said to be bringing wine tasting into the 21st century with her style and charisma. Angela is currently the monthly Wine Columnist for Canada’s Style At Home and is the founder of Toronto’s iYellow Wine Club, with over 8000 members where members build
exciting, fun and sexy through education and experiences as well as her writing.
DAVID LAWRASON
A former Globe and Mail wine columnist, David is the founder of Wine Access Magazine and the Canadian Wine Awards. He is currently a wine columnist for Toronto Life, Ottawa Magazine, and WineAlign.com. www.davidlawrason.com
NATALIE MACLEAN
World Food Media Awards and has won four James Beard Awards for Journalism. Red, White and Drunk All Over, was chosen the Best Wine
CATHERINE COCCHIO
A freelance writer and wine tour enthusiast based in Windsor, Catherine has documented development of the Essex Pelee Island Coast wine industry over the last decade for local business publications. During that time she spent four
to Laura Secord, Catherine feels strongly connected to the War of 1812 Bicentennial celebrations. She hopes her article presents history and viniculture to readers in a
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CONTRIBUTORSContributors
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Celebrity chef Anna Olson is host of Bake with Anna Olson, which airs on
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Back to Bakinghusband Michael, a well-noted chef and culinary instructor, and together they have recently launched the Olson Recipe Generator App for iPad, iPhone and Android to critical acclaim. She is proud to call Niagara home, and has lived
MARNIE WOODROW
has appeared in Toronto Life, The Globe and Mail, The National Post and many literary journals. She resides in Milford, Ontario.www.marniewoodrow.com
MICHAEL PINKUS
Michael Pinkus has had a 20-year love affair with wine. In early 2005, he left a career in radio and combined his love of writing with his passion for wine to become the head writer and all around grape guy for Ontario
Wine Review. His mission was to bring Ontario wines into a more positive light, not just for fellow Ontarians, but for Canadians and wine lovers the world over. www.ontariowinereview.com
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FeaturesFEATURES
Digital edition available online and on the iPad.
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Seasonal peach recipes By Jennifer McLagan | Recipe photography by Jim Norton
A pairing better than wine and cheese By Catherine A. Cocchio | Illustration by April Sage
GV (ONLY ONLINE & ON THE IPAD) By Angela Aiello
GV (ONLY ONLINE) A list of seasonal art, culture,
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DepartmentsDEPARTMENTS
My Love Affair with Chardonnay
MORE ONLINE!
Grapevine’s favourite summertime things
Summer’s best glassware
Outdoor Spaces By Deborah Melman-Clement
Chef Scott Royce: Nothing simple about simple food
Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Pepper Coulis
By Anna Olson | Photography by Ryan Szulc
Summer Caprese Salad paired with an Ontario Pinot Gris
Summer BBQ Wines
By Natalie MacLean | Illustraton by April Sage
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Ontario Wine Reviews
Ontario Wine Joins the Global Community By David Lawrason
Regional restaurant and accommodation listings
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My love a!air with Chardonnay
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FAVOURITE THINGS
GRAPEVINE WINE RACKWe liked the name and the rack! The Grapevine Wine Rack by Umbra has a modern art aesthet-ic. This acrylic sculpture holds six bottles.
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IN BLOOM
artful addition to a summer sitting room.
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FESTIVE FEASTThese Moroccan-inspired ceramic plates have an artisan’s
serving vessels or dinnerware.
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French bistro classics
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FAVOURITE THINGS
AT THE POTTER’S WHEEL
and yellows has been captured in these earthen-ware vessels by potters Maggie Murdoch and David Drown.
Available locally at Wellington Pottery, 42 Consecon St., Wellington. www.wellingtonpottery.com
FLOWER POWERWest Elm teamed up with photographer and de-signer Clinton Friedman to produce an exclusive line of framed prints showcasing native South Afri-
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FAVOURITE THINGS
Chez PiggyPrincess Street
Enjoy Southeastern Ontario’s finest cuisine – a local, organic, creative experience from some of Ontario’s hottest chefs. Stroll the historic downtown with fabulous boutiques and stores. Or get out on the water with 1000 Island boat tours and cruises on Lake Ontario.
It’s a perfect weekend getaway for two – or the whole family. We look forward to seeing you in K-town this Summer!
Visit us online at www.visitkingston.ca for accommodation packages
and full festival and event listings.
Kingston is buzzing with great restaurants, a hopping bar scene and all the sights and sounds of a beautiful, waterfront, limestone city. Visit us today!
BEST IN Gla!FRESHLY SQUEEZEDThe Raised Spiral Juice Glass is a hand-blown work of art crafted with recycled glass. Colourful textured bands cascade across the vessel.
Available online at www.anthroplogie.com.
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BEST IN GLASS
THEORY OF EVOLUTIONAustralian glass blower Eileen Gordon’s vessels
-lian landscape. The Evolution Bottle is a stand-alone object of beauty or it can host the Coun-ty’s summer blooms.
Available locally at Oeno Gallery, 2274 County
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COLOUR WHEEL
this footed and scallop-edged bowl adds a ka-leidoscope of colours to any table setting.
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BEST IN GLASS
FEATHERED FRIENDSThis charming wine glass is embossed with a single feather motif, adding an artistic touch to this everyday glassware.
Available locally at French Country, 237 Main St., Picton.
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COLOUR BLOCKINGThese vibrant hand-blown tumblers created by glass artist Mark Armstrong of Armstrong Glassworks combine utility and beauty. Perfect for sipping sum-mer’s beverages or holding evening tea lights.
Available locally at Armstrong Glassworks, 326 Sec-ond Ave., Wellington.
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BEST IN GLASS
MAKE A TOASTThe Riedel Ouverture Pink Toasting Flute is made with non-lead crystal. This celebratory glass has a long
pale pink base. Fifteen per cent of the proceeds from Riedel’s Pink line are donated to The Princess Marga-ret Foundation for breast cancer. That’s something to celebrate!
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OCEAN FRONTTropically inspired, these hand-sculpted glass bowls are the product of award-winning and renowned glass sculptor Mariel Waddell. The
the ocean and is offered in three colours and sizes.
Available locally at Oeno Gallery, 2274 Coun-
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peach
“Do I dare to eat a peach?” T.S. Eliot
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War of 1812 Bicentennial Wine Tour Offers A Pairing Better than Wine and Cheese
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Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Pep!er Coulis
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ANNA’S KITCHEN
INGREDIENTS:
PEPPER COULIS
¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
1 cup (250 mL) diced onion
2½ cups (625 mL) diced red bell pepper
¾ cup (175 mL) dry white wine
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh oregano
Salt and pepper
GOAT CHEESE GNOCCHI
4 oz (112 g) fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
4 oz (112 g) block cream cheese, at room temperature
onion
parsley
2 eggs, separated
½ tsp (1 mL) salt
PREPARATION:
For pepper coulis, heat a saucepan over medium heat and add oil. Add onion. Sauté until translucent, 5 minutes. Add peppers and sauté for 3 more minutes. Add wine, thyme and oregano. Simmer, covered, until peppers are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and puree until smooth. Strain. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
For gnocchi, beat goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in green onion, parsley, lemon zest and
The dough will be dense, but soft. Whip whites with salt until soft peaks form. Fold into goat cheese mixture all at
fold, but that is expected.
Bring 16 cup (4 L) water to a boil and salt generously. Flour your work surface well (a wooden cutting board is ideal).
piece into a log shape about ¾- inch (1.5 cm) in diameter and cut into ½
tray and repeat with the second piece of dough. Drop gnocchi into water and
Gently remove with a slotted spoon and set on a plate.
To serve, heat pepper coulis and spoon
place warm gnocchi on top and serve.
Makes 6 appetizer servings
Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Pepper Coulis
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Summer caprese salad paired with Ontario Pinot Gris
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A PLEASANT PAIR
Summer Caprese Salad
This riff on the classic Caprese salad and traditional Gazpacho soup combines some of the best produce this season has to offer — including tomatoes, cucumber and bell pepper — to make a refreshing starter or side dish. For the best results, use buffalo mozzarella.
INGREDIENTS:7 ripe red tomatoesSalt and pepper, to taste 4 ripe yellow tomatoes2 green onions1/4 cucumber, peeled and seeded1 bell pepper2 garlic cloves¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced1 lb (454) g fresh mozzarella cheese, such as buffalo mozzarella, drained 1 handful arugulaPinches of freshly cracked black pepper
PREPARATION:Finely chop 3 red tomatoes. Place in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Cut remaining tomatoes (red and yellow) into thick slices. Set chopped and sliced tomatoes aside separately.
Finely chop green onions, cucumber and bell pepper. Add to chopped tomatoes.
Mash garlic with a sprinkle of salt in a mortar and add to chopped tomato mixture. Stir in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with basil.
Cut mozzarella into slices. Place a tomato slice on each plate, top with a slice of mozzarella and a generous spoonful of chopped tomato mixture. Repeat with 1 or 2 additional layers. Garnish with arugula and sprinkle with cracked pepper. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servingsSUGGESTED PAIRINGRosehall Run 2010 Pinot GrisCuvée County. 87 Points, David Lawrason
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NAT DECANTS
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NAT DECANTS
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TastingNotes95-100 points Outstanding characteristics and exhilarating to drink.
complexity and depth.
90-94 pointsExcellent characteristics and very enjoyable to
complexity and depth.
85-89 pointsVery good characteristics and a pleasure to drink. Expresses good
complexity and depth.
80-84 pointsGood characteristics and drinkable. Simple and displays some balance.
Below 80 points
character and balance.
GRAPEVINE MAGAZINE RATINGS:
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TASTING NOTES
89Keint-He Pinot Noir Benway-Little Creek Vineyard 2009, VQA Creek Prince Edward County ($39.00)
The Benway Pinot Noir is produced from the northern block of the Little Creek vineyard, from 15 year-old vines planted in high density, 4x3 spacing. The appearance is a very pale garnet red, matched by a delicate, reserved nose. Aromas range from rose petal to Turkish delight, light sweet baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg), red peppercorn, blond caramel and even a touch of maple syrup, all sitting on a bright, tart red cherry, fresh strawberry
and modest length and depth though with a certain sapidity that invites more sips. All in all, a very light, delicate
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TASTING NOTES
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Stanners Vineyard 2009 Pinot Noir – VQA Prince Edward County ($35.00) Much better than previous effort with this grape. Aged 100% in French oak, 50% new and 50% in tank, which helps keep the freshness of this wine intact. Nose is sour cherry, with spicy notes and some element of juiciness on the palate that contain raspberry and hints of cranberry
2010 Exultet “The Blessed” Chardonnay VQA Prince Edward County ($35.00) In the south-eastern corner of the County on a complex collection of sandy, silty, calciferous clay soils, this relative newbie is gaining a lot of
the Ontario Wine Awards. No wonder. It’s brilliant gold in colour with a nose and taste that charms and intrigues all at once. Smoky, caramel notes
allsorts, apple pie, poached pear and maple-walnut cream. There’s plenty of oak but substantially more fruit, leaving layers of lovely memories in the
2011 Megalomaniac Pinot Noir Rosé Pink Slip, John Howard Cellars Of Distinction, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, (($17.95) Pleasant, dry and refreshing with strawberry notes. Pair with: grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2011-2014. $17.95 Score: 87/100. Rating: 87 Points (Natalie MacLean)
TASTING NOTES
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2009 Equifera Riesling Icewine, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, ($59.95)Gorgeous luxury for the senses. Apricot and peach preserves wrapped in a blanket of honeyed richness. Enjoy life! Pair with: aged cheeses, apple strudel, fresh fruit and a scoop of sorbet. Rating: 93 Points (Natalie MacLean)
2008 Hidden Bench Meritage Terroir Caché, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, ($35.20) A lovely nose of mocha and ripe plums followed by a
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TASTING NOTES
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2007 Lakeview Cellars Syrah Reserve, St. David’s Bench ($19.95)
signs of settling down. Deep garnet hue with only the slightest hint of terracotta at the rim. Thick, long, slow legs. Rich, developing, alcoholic nose of dark plum, black currant and dark cherries wrapped in wet fall leaves and a furry coat of oak tannins. Chunky texture at this point with a hint of gritty charm on the back of the tongue and a long, smoky
2018, 88 points. (Konrad Ejbich)
The Old Third Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010, Prince Edward County ($42.00)
Pinot Noir. The warmth of the vintage shows through, offering sweet red berry - raspberry, red cherry, currant - aromas, very delicate and nuanced. Wood is very well-integrated, merely a light frame of spice, allowing the characteristic stoniness of the region to take centre stage.
appeal to fans of the old world, Burgundian style (very Volnay-like in fact), and a wonderful addition to the Ontario wine repertoire. Rating: 91 Points (John Szabo)
Harwood Estate 2009 St. Laurent. VQA Prince Edward County ($20.00). The nose is sour cherry with raspberry notes, while the palate delivers a nice tartness with some earthy character on both the mid-palate
earth and more sour … this one is very food friendly. Rating: 87 Points (Michael Pinkus)
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92Stratus 2009 Chardonnay, Niagara-on-the-Lake ($55.00)
Chardonnay period and
collaboration with Californian Paul Hobbs, who is making some iconic Chards in Sonoma. It’s very handsome, indeed! Expect a classic, modern, complex nose of wood spice, smoke, vanilla/butterscotch, butter and fresh cedar bough. It’s creamy, elegant and pinned on great acidity with a powerful, lemon
length. Rating: 92 Points (David Lawrason)
Sandbanks 2009 Baco Noir Reserve, Ontario ($19.95) VQA regulations prevent hybrids like Baco Noir being labelled as
County. Too bad, because it’s a good grape for making full-bodied reds in PEC. This has a generous, maturing nose of raspberry-currant fruit with some woodsy, smoky and leathery/meaty (pastrami) notes. It has a trace of sweetness, but the overall balance and drinkability is very good. Baco’s light tannin load makes this ideal for drinking now with grilled anything, as long as the barbecue sauce is bountiful. It reminds me of a southern Rhone Carignan-based blend. Rating: 88 Points (David Lawrason)88
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REDTAIL VINEYARD422 Partridge Hollow Road, Consecon
HILLIER CREEK ESTATES 46 Stapleton Road, Hillier
CASA-DEA ESTATES WINERY1186 Greer Road, Wellington
ROSEHALL RUN VINEYARDS1243 Greer Road, Wellington
SANDBANKS ESTATES WINERY 17598 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington
BY CHADSEY’S CAIRNS WINERY 17432 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington
NORMAN HARDIE WINERY1152 Greer Road, Wellington
KEINT-HE WINERY & VINEYARDS 49 Hubbs Creek Road, Wellington
KARLO ESTATES 561 Danforth Road, Hillier
SUGARBUSH VINEYARDS 1286 Wilson Road, Hillier
LACEY ESTATES WINERY 804 Closson Road, Hillier
THE GRANGE OF PRINCE EDWARD ESTATE WINERY 990 Closson Chase Road, Hillier
HUFF ESTATES WINERY2274 County Road 1, Bloomfield
BLACK PRINCE WINERY13370 Loyalist Parkway, Picton
LONGDOG WINERY 104 Brewer Road, Milford
HALF MOON BAY WINERY3271 County Road 13, South Bay
WAUPOOS ESTATES WINERY 3016 County Road 8, Waupoos
COUNTY CIDER COMPANY657 Bongards Crossroad, Waupoos
THIRTY THREE VINES WINERY9261 Loyalist Parkway, Adolphustown
BERGERON ESTATE WINERY/CIDER9656 Loyalist Parkway, Adolphustown
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THE OLD THIRD251 Closson Road, Hillier
EXULTET ESTATES1106 Royal Road, Milford
LIFT HAUS WINERY805 Closson Road, Hillier
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STANNERS VINEYARD 76 Station Road, Hillier
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REDTAIL VINEYARD422 Partridge Hollow Road, Consecon
HILLIER CREEK ESTATES 46 Stapleton Road, Hillier
CASA-DEA ESTATES WINERY1186 Greer Road, Wellington
ROSEHALL RUN VINEYARDS1243 Greer Road, Wellington
SANDBANKS ESTATES WINERY 17598 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington
BY CHADSEY’S CAIRNS WINERY 17432 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington
NORMAN HARDIE WINERY1152 Greer Road, Wellington
KEINT-HE WINERY & VINEYARDS 49 Hubbs Creek Road, Wellington
KARLO ESTATES 561 Danforth Road, Hillier
SUGARBUSH VINEYARDS 1286 Wilson Road, Hillier
LACEY ESTATES WINERY 804 Closson Road, Hillier
THE GRANGE OF PRINCE EDWARD ESTATE WINERY 990 Closson Chase Road, Hillier
HUFF ESTATES WINERY2274 County Road 1, Bloomfield
BLACK PRINCE WINERY13370 Loyalist Parkway, Picton
LONGDOG WINERY 104 Brewer Road, Milford
HALF MOON BAY WINERY3271 County Road 13, South Bay
WAUPOOS ESTATES WINERY 3016 County Road 8, Waupoos
COUNTY CIDER COMPANY657 Bongards Crossroad, Waupoos
THIRTY THREE VINES WINERY9261 Loyalist Parkway, Adolphustown
BERGERON ESTATE WINERY/CIDER9656 Loyalist Parkway, Adolphustown
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THE OLD THIRD251 Closson Road, Hillier
EXULTET ESTATES1106 Royal Road, Milford
LIFT HAUS WINERY805 Closson Road, Hillier
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STANNERS VINEYARD 76 Station Road, Hillier
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264 Main St. Wellington, Ontario 613.399.5550
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MegalomaniacRidgepoint WinesTawse WineryRoyal DeMariaGreenLane EstateForeign Affair WineryWayne Gretzky EstateKacaba VineyardsVineland EstatesFeatherstoneStoney RidgeCalamus EstateAlventoHarbour EstatesPearl-Morrissette Estate WineryCave Spring CellarsStaff Estate WineryFlat Rock Cellars
Creekside Estate13th Street WineryRockway Glen WineryHernder EstateHenry of PelhamNiagara College Teaching WineryMaleta Estate WinerySouthbrook VineyardsStonechurch VineyardsCattail Creek20 BeesHillebrandPillitteri EstatesVignoble RancourtJoseph’s EstatePondView WineryCaroline Cellars Stratus
Jackson Triggs Palatine Winery Konzelmann Estate Strewn Winery Sunnybrook Farm Estate Peller Estates Lailey Vineyard Reif Estate Inniskillin Wines Riverview Cellars Estate Marynissen Estates Frogpond Farm The Ice House Ravine Vineyard Coyote’s Run Chateau des Charmes Hinterbrook Winery
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Muscedere Vineyards 7457 County Road 18 RR4 Harrow,ON
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery 7258 County Rd 50 W, Harrow, ON
Pelee Island Winery 455 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville, O
Alekander Estate Winery 1542 County Road 34, Ruthven, OCooper's Hawk Vineyards 1425 Iler Rd., Harrow, ON
Viewpointe Estate Winery County Rd. 20 Harrow, O
Sanson Estate Winery 9238 Walker Rd. McGregor, O
D’Angelo Estate Winery 5141 Concession N. Amherstburg, ON.
Burning Kiln Winery 1709 Front Rd St. Williams ON
Black Bear Farms 1137 County Road 20 West, Kingsville, ON.
Colchester Ridge Estate Winery108 County Road 50, Harrow, O
Wagner Estate Winer 1222 8th Concession, Maidstone, ON.
Mastronardi Wines 1193 Concession #3 Kingsville, ON.
Colio Estate Winery 1 Colio Dr. Harrow, O
Erie Shore Vineyard 410 County Road 50 West, Harrow, ON.
Smith & Wilson Estate Winery RR#1 8368 Water Street, Blenheim, ON.
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WHERE TO STAY & EAT
NIAGARA REGIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed and Breakfast
Atherton House B&B4265 21st StVineland, ON1.877.562.8902905-562-[email protected]
Clover Field House B&B1879 Lakeshore Road, Niagara on The Lake, ON905 468 9982
Grand Victorian 15618 Niagara ParkwayNiagara-on-the-Lake, [email protected] www.grandvictorian.ca
REGIONAL NIAGARA RESTAURANTS
Bistro/Wine BarOld Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar Executive Chef: Tony DeLuca Neighbourhood: Niagara-on-the- Lake, ON Reservations: 905.468.8900 Address: 2228 Niagara Stone Rd. www.theoldwineryrestaurant.com
Winery Restaurant
Cave Spring Cellars3836 Main StreetJordan, Ontario, L0R 1S0 Canada1.905.562.3581 ext. [email protected]
Elegant Casual Dining Restaurant Oban InnExecutive Chef: Jill St-AmourNiagara-on-the-Lake, ONReservations: 905.468.2165Address: 160 Front Streetwww.obaninn.ca
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY REGIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Cottage Rentals
Sandbanks Vacations*Various Cottage Rentals in Prince Edward County
1.877.399.2508 or 613.393.2424www.sandbanksvacations.com
County Holiday Homes*Various Cottage Rentals in Prince Edward County1.866.578.5998www.countyholidayhomes.com
Hotels/Inns
Inn at Huff Estates2274 County Road 1
613.393.1414www.huffestates.com
Radisson Hotel Kingston Harbourfront1 Johnson Street, Kingston, ON613-549-8100www.radisson.com/kingstonca
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY REGIONAL RESTAURANTS
Regional/Elemental French
RestaurantChef: Scott Kapitan
Reservations: 613.393.1087
Italian
Casa Dea EstatesChef: Joshua LabelleNeighbourhood: Rosehall, ONReservations: 613.399.3939Address: 1186 Greer Rd., Hillierwww.casadeaestates.com
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“Hardie’s Chardonnays are laser-etched with acidity, minerality and the sort of
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